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Prince of the Punks [Live] chords by
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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well
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known groover, rock 'n' roll user,
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D

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Wanted to be a star.
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But he failed the blues,

and he's back to loser,

Playing folk in a country bar.
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Verse 2
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Reggae music didn't seem
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to satisfy his needs.
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C

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He couldn't handle modern jazz,
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'Cause they play it in difficult keys.
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But now he's found a music
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he can call his own,
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Some people call it junk,
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but he don't care,

He's found a home.
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Asus4
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Verse 3

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He's the prince of the punks

and he's finally made it,

Thinks he looks cool but his act is dated.
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G

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He acts working class but

it's all bologna,
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D

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He's really middle class and

he's just a phony.
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He acts tough but it's just a front,

He's the prince of the punks.
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Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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He's the prince of the punks

and he's finally made it,
C
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Thinks he looks cool but his

act is dated.
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Verse 5

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He tried to be gay, but it didn't pay,
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So he bought a motorbike instead.
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He failed at funk,

so he became a punk,

'Cause he thought he'd

make a little more bread.
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Verse 6

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He's been through all of the changes,
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From rock opera to Mantovani.
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Now he wears a swastika band
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And leather boots up past his knees.
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He's
Verse 7

much too old for twenty- eight,
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But he thinks he's seventeen,
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He thinks he's a stud,
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But I think he looks more like

a queen.
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Asus4
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Verse 8

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He's the prince of the punks

and he's finally made it,

Thinks he looks cool but his act is dated.
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He talks like a Cockney but

it's all bologna,
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He's really middle class and

he's just a phony.
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He acts tough but it's
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just a front.
Interlude 2
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Verse 9
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He's the prince of the punks

and he's finally made it,
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Thinks he looks cool but

his act is dated.
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He acts working class but it's all bologna,
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Prince of the Punks [Live]?

The original key of Prince of the Punks [Live] by The Kinks is A major.

What are the main chords for Prince of the Punks [Live]?

The primary chords used in Prince of the Punks [Live] are A, E, G, D, B, Bsus4.

Do I need a capo to play Prince of the Punks [Live]?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Prince of the Punks [Live] beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, G, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Prince of the Punks [Live]?

The tempo of Prince of the Punks [Live] is approximately 171 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Prince of the Punks [Live]?

You can easily change the key of Prince of the Punks [Live] using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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